A fennel and olive oil dessert is photographed at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Houston. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle )

A fennel and olive oil dessert is photographed at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Houston. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle )

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A carrot cake dessert is photographed at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Houston. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle )

A carrot cake dessert is photographed at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Houston. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle )

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A carrot cake dessert is photographed at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Houston. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle )

A carrot cake dessert is photographed at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Houston. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle )

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A piece of the menu at the new Pelican club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, who will create an impressive experience for guests, and put Galveston on the global culinary map. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle ) less

A piece of the menu at the new Pelican club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, who will create an impressive ... more

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New Pelican Club general manager Jason Ostermayer waits for guest to arrive on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, who will create an impressive experience for guests, and put Galveston on the global culinary map. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle ) less

New Pelican Club general manager Jason Ostermayer waits for guest to arrive on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, ... more

Chief Ross Warhol prepares meals in the kitchen at the Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. Chef Warhol will attempt to create an impressive experience for guests, and put Galveston on the global culinary map. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle ) less

Chief Ross Warhol prepares meals in the kitchen at the Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. Chef Warhol will attempt to create an impressive experience for guests, and put Galveston on the ... more

Guest dine at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, who will create an impressive experience for guests, and put Galveston on the global culinary map. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle ) less

Guest dine at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, who will create an impressive experience ... more

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Waitress Briauna Bergland serves Carol McCoggins, middle, and Shannon Sorelle lunch at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Houston. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle )

Waitress Briauna Bergland serves Carol McCoggins, middle, and Shannon Sorelle lunch at the new Pelican Club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Houston. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle )

Chief Ross Warhol poses for a portrait on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. Warhol plans to create an impressive experience for guests, and put Galveston on the global culinary map. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle ) less

Chief Ross Warhol poses for a portrait on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. Warhol plans to create an impressive experience for guests, and put Galveston on the global culinary map. ( J. Patric Schneider ... more

A table set up at the new Pelican club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, who will create an impressive experience for guests, and put Galveston on the global culinary map. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle ) less

A table set up at the new Pelican club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, who will create an impressive ... more

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An assortment of bread at the new Pelican club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, who will create an impressive experience for guests, and put Galveston on the global culinary map. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle ) less

An assortment of bread at the new Pelican club on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Galveston. The new Pelican Club will be open to the public, featuring award-winning chef Ross Warhol, who will create an impressive ... more

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